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Framework for Permanent, Interim and Recruitment Marketing Solutions

London Borough of Waltham Forest

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Buyer Address: The Magistrate's, Walthamstow, UKI53, E17 4NX, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Rebecca Cameron

Contact Email: rebecca.cameron@walthamforest.gov.uk

Buyer Name: Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

Buyer Address: 41 Industrial Park, Wakefield, UKE45, WF2 0XE, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Isabel McGlone

Contact Email: LGRP@ypo.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
150000000.0 GBP
Gross: 180000000 GBP
Published
01 Aug 2025, 12:50
Deadline
01 Sep 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79600000 - Recruitment services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) established a partnership to conduct a joint procurement exercise with the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) in relation to this procurement process and contracts being awarded as a result of this procurement. The framework for Permanent, Interim and Recruitment Marketing Solutions will be divided into 3 lots: The framework will cover three lots: Lot 1 Interim Recruitment Lot 2 Permanent Recruitment Lot 3 HR Marketing, Advertising and Public Notices The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 9th November 2025 to 10th November 2027, with option to extend for one further period of 24 months (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). The Framework Agreement will be open to all public sector and other public bodies, such as Local Authorities, Education Establishments, Police Forces, Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Bodies, registered Charities within the UK and central government departments and their agencies that wish to use it. Any Customer described below may utilise the resulting Framework Agreement from the commencement date.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.londontenders.org/

Link Description: Documents are available on the London tenders portal

Link Description: Specifications and associated documents are available on the London tenders portal

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045241-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Interim Recruitment

Lot Description: This lot is for the recruitment of interim roles across various sectors.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 50,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 60,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-09T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-11-10T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Lot Title: Permanent recruitment

Lot Description: This lot is for the recruitment of permanent roles across various sectors.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 50,000,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 60,000,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-11-09T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-11-10T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Lot Title: HR marketing, advertising and public notices

Lot Description: This lot is for the provision of all marketing and advertising campaigns including public notices. HR Marketing will deliver flexibility to customers across a variety of services for both campaigns and recruitment advertising.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 50,000,000

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 59,999,998

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-11-09T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2027-11-10T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Documents

Document Description: Documents are available on the London tenders portal

Document Description: Specifications and associated documents are available on the London tenders portal

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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